National cuisine of MaltaIn Malta, on Gozo island, seven long years languished crafty Odysseus is held captive by the nymph Calypso. It is impossible to say with any certainty what exactly she treated…

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There were times when, for us, unusual specialties were pizza and rolls. In the kitchens of various countries and peoples you can find many more exotic dishes that will impress if not taste, then our imagination.Although, for those countries where they were invented, it is quite normal food, even a delicacy.

What can offer hospitable hosts from the “special dishes”?

1.Sandwich with fried brains

The birthplace of the fried brain sandwich is Indiana (USA). Classically, the delicacy prepared from cow brains. Recently bovine brain was replaced by pork.

2. Rocky mountain oysters (bull testicles)

Rocky mountain oysters they’re bull testicles, they’re calf fries, Prairie oysters, cowboy caviar, and Montana tenderloin. Actually, the dish has so many names it’s the testicles of a young bull, which are removed in the process of branding a calf, the bull was less aggressive and grow more fat.

After removal, the eggs soaked in water, washed, cleaned and fried in batter. In some regions of the American West and Canada, where farmers have been breeding cattle, are special festivals dedicated to the culinary treatment of the testicles of a young steer. Those who have tried it assert that delicious delicacy. Continue reading →

Cuisine of China – a special part of the culture of the state, which, undoubtedly, will be appreciated by the lovers of cooking. The national dish of China excite its originality, great taste, variety and unconventional design.

Chinese culinary history combines a variety of dishes typical for different regions of China, sometimes located in very different climatic conditions. The climate determines and culinary traditions, and a set of products that provides a variety choice of food. Almost all provinces offer their own unique delights, but conventionally China easier be divided into four major culinary regions: Beijing, Sichuan, Shanghai and Canton.

We present some of the most popular dishes that can be enjoyed in this amazing country:

Pork in sweet and sour sauce

Perhaps this dish is supposed to lead the list of the most famous dishes of China. It perfectly combines sour and sweet, and because before that dish well, no way to resist. Piquant taste of the dish gets its original, rich components of the sauce. Continue reading →

One of the most memorable and vivid emotions while traveling are offered the national dish, but a truly memorable and sometimes shocking experiences you will get if you will taste exotic dishes. I represent to your attention a selection of the most unusual dishes from around the world.

Africa. One of the most popular African dishes, made with ancient times according to ancient traditions it is made with meat gorilla.

Cambodia. In the seventies of last century, when refugees were hiding in the forest, people may eat everything just to survive. Over time, they found that swankie spiders have a high nutritional value, which actively include them in your diet. Spiders with fried crust are tasty tender meat. Tarantulas have become popular before that environmentalists began to fear the complete disappearance of this spider population.

Korea. A tasty dish for Koreans it worms silkworms served in stewed, fried or boiled. According to many foodies, the dish just looks unappetizing and disgusting, but actually very tasty and delicious.

Iceland. In a shocking and somewhat disgusting national Icelandic delicacy – Hakarl is a shark meat that there are two kinds of rotten stomach or muscle tissue. Continue reading →